As rent costs in Denver continue to climb sharply, the city’s new mandatory inclusionary zoning policy is yet another example of a policy with good intentions failing to address the root of the problem: the lack of housing supply. Instead of increasing affordable housing, new regulatory measures consistently further exacerbate the low supply of affordable housing.
In many geographies where artificial caps on rent exist, housing underdevelopment has resulted. Given its failed history, it comes as no surprise that the passage of rent control in St. Paul yielded immediate negative consequences.
In many geographies where artificial caps on rent exist, housing underdevelopment has resulted. Given its failed history, it comes as no surprise that the passage of rent control in St. Paul yielded immediate negative consequences.
A growing number of the population is struggling to find housing they can afford. It’s a clear strain on families that must be addressed. And in lieu of innovative solutions, some are advocating for antiquated rent control policies that we know too well are ineffective and harmful. And in fact, it’s difficult to find any … Continued
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Rent control is on the rise yet again.
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